Oct.28- Nov.1

We will be wrapping up our Bat unit and begin our unit on Land forms this week.

We will reading and compare Stellaluna and Owl Moon. (ELACC1.RL.8)

Through the Land forms Informational text unit, the students will:

- ask and answer questions about details in text. (ELACC1.RI.1)

- identify main topic and retell key details in text. (ELACC1.RI.2)

- describe connection between two pieces of information in text. (ELACC1.RI.3)

- ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify meaning of words in text. (ELACC1.RI.4)

In math we will use addition and subtraction to solve word problems using objects and/or drawings. (MCC1.OA.1)

In writing we will work on enhancing the students' narrative writings with the use of temporal words.(ELACC1.W.3) We will also review how to form letters correctly and using appropriate spacing between words and sentences. (ELACC1.L.1a,k)

For phonic we will be learning about diagraphs /ch/ and /sh/. The students will have a small group phonic lesson with me depending on each individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2.b,d, 3.a,b,g)  

The students will have small group guided reading lessons will me throughout the week.  These groups and lessons are based on students' needs and are differentiated. (ELACC1.RF.4.a,b,c)

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. 

Mrs. Folsom

Picture Retakes- Oct. 29

Fall picture retakes will be Tuesday, Oct. 29. 

 Please let me know through email or note if you need an order form.

Anti-Bullying Poster Contest

Please check your child's red PTA folder for information on our ANTI-BULLYING POSTER CONTEST! Posters are due on November 1st and the 1st place winner from each grade level will have their poster displayed around the school and in all of their grade level classrooms! 2nd and 3rd place winners will have their posters displayed all around the school!

Here is more information Anti-bullying-poster-contest.docx

October 21- 25, Conference Week

I am looking forward to seeing everyone this week.
Please remember to be on time for your conference and don't forget your child.  :)

Tuesday will be the 50th day of school.  We will be celebrating this special day with standard based 50's themed centers organized by the first grade room moms.   We are asking the students to dress in their best 50's outfit.

* Remember that students will be released early everyday this week.  I must have a note with your signature for all transportation changes. 

                                                       

October 14- 18

You guessed it...our new unit will be BATS!  

Through this Informational text unit, the students will:

- ask and answer questions about details in text. (ELACC1.RI.1)

- identify main topic and retell key details in text. (ELACC1.RI.2)

- describe connection between two pieces of information in text. (ELACC1.RI.3)

- ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify meaning of words in text. (ELACC1.RI.4)

- know and use various text features (table of content, headings, glossaries, electronic menus) to local key       features or information in text. (ELACC1.RI.5)

In math we will have lessons and centers where the students will determine if given equations are true or false. (MCC1.OA.7: Understands the meaning of the equal sign AND determines if equations are true or false)  In addition the students will continue to reinforce their math facts with their flash cards, as well as sustain their number sense through math centers.

In writing we will work on enhancing the students' narrative writings with the use of temporal words.(ELACC1.W.3) We will also review how to form letters correctly and using appropriate spacing between words and sentences. (ELACC1.L.1a,k)

For phonic we will be reviewing the short vowels o and u.  The students will have a small group phonic lesson with me depending on each individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2.b,d, 3.a,b,g)  

The students will have small group guided reading lessons will me throughout the week.  These groups and lessons are based on students' needs and are differentiated. (ELACC1.RF.4.a,b,c)

We will be working on all the above standards, AND we will be preparing for conferences.  I am looking forward to seeing all you with your child next week at our scheduled conference time

Mrs. Folsom